Designer, Business Development Design Studio

Publicis Media; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in communications seeks a Designer to craft compelling visual narratives and design strategies for business development. This role involves creating stunning presentations and campaign assets in a fast-paced environment and influencing the creative direction across projects. The ideal candidate will have proven design experience and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

REFLECTION DAYS for well-being

24/7 HELP@HAND BENEFITS

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

BIRTHDAY DAY OFF

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional designer in an advertising agency or similar.
• Portfolio showcasing strong presentation design and layout expertise.
• Ability to translate briefs into clean visuals.

Responsibilities

• Design pitch presentations and collateral for business development.
• Manage multiple design projects with attention to detail.
• Contribute to the team’s creative culture and mentor junior talent.

Skills

Presentation design

Visual storytelling

Attention to detail

Conceptual thinking

Tools

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Company

Founded in 1926 by Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, today Publicis Groupe is the largest communications group in the world and a leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation, led by Arthur Sadoun, the third CEO in its history. Publicis Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Publicis Groupe is a privileged partner in its clients’ transformation to enhance personalisation at scale. The Groupe relies on ten expertise concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Through a unified and fluid organisation, its clients have a facilitated access to all its expertise in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.

TEAM OVERVIEW

The Global Business Development Design Studio is a world-class creative team within Publicis Groupe, made up of 25+ designers based in London, New York, Chicago, Seattle, and Singapore. We partner with global leadership to drive key revenue opportunities through outstanding creative work that brings our brand and pitches to life. We shape Groupe’s visual identity, influence internal and external creative environments, and collaborate across markets to deliver high-impact design at every turn.

We’re a passionate, high-energy group that thrives on collaboration and elevating each other’s ideas.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a Designer who’s equal parts visionary and hands-on — someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, business strategy, and flawless execution. You’ll play a key role in supporting high-stakes business development opportunities by creating compelling visual narratives, presentations, microsites, and campaign assets. This is a unique chance to influence creative environments across Publicis Groupe and partner with global leaders in new business, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Design stunning, on-brand pitch presentations in PowerPoint, bringing complex ideas to life with clarity and flair
• Develop digital and print collateral for global, regional, and local business development efforts
• Concept and design microsites, digital experiences, and brand visual identities
• Collaborate with new business, marketing, and comms teams to craft design strategies for key opportunities
• Champion and evolve our design standards, ensuring consistency and innovation across all outputs
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing speed and attention to detail
• Contribute to the creative culture of the team, sharing inspiration and mentoring junior talent where needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional designer within an advertising agency or similar fast-paced creative environment
• A portfolio that showcases strong presentation design, visual storytelling, and layout expertise
• Mastery of PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to translate written or verbal briefs into clean, compelling visuals
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to tight deadlines
• A positive, collaborative spirit and a love of creative feedback and iteration

Benefits:

In the UK, alongside the core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plan, we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.